303 - 271 LESTER Street
Waterloo, Ontario
5 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Student housing investment property located on Lester Street in Waterloo, within a 10-minute walk to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit is set up for student rentals and includes a shared common area with kitchen, in-building laundry, and 1 surface parking space. Currently 3 of the 5 rooms are rented, providing immediate rental income with the ability to lease the remaining rooms. Estimated gross income ranges from approximately $35,000 to $47,000 per year depending on rental rates and occupancy. This is a strong opportunity for real estate investors looking for consistent rental demand in the Waterloo student housing market. The location is close to public transit, the ION light rail, restaurants, grocery stores, and campus amenities, making it highly attractive to tenants. This property is also a practical option for parents. A parent can purchase the unit for their child to live in while renting out the other 4 bedrooms to help offset costs and build equity. Don't miss out and book your showing today!
Price History
Schools
Secondary
- Waterloo Collegiate Institute0.7 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1480 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
- St David Catholic Secondary School1.2 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1080 students
Grade 10 literacy: 97% met the provincial standard
- Bluevale Collegiate Institute2.9 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1115 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
Elementary
- MacGregor Public School0.9 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 510 students
- Winston Churchill Public School1.3 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 320 students
Grade 3 reading: 81% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 56% met the provincial standard
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School1.8 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 385 students
Grade 3 reading: 71% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 45% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area N2L
- Population
- 37,953
- Private dwellings
- 19,681
- Median age
- 29.8
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $69,500
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in Waterloo · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $695,000
- Homes sold
- 1,033
- Median days on market
- 21
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.8%
Based on 1,033 recorded sales of single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
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$109,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,701
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Mortgage: $2,701/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $137/mo
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